Biography of Bill Clinton

Shook on the roof of the world

August 19, 1946
Ex-President of United States from 1993 to 2001, born on August 19, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas, William j. Clinton was the youngest President since John f. Kennedy. But the successes by Bill Clinton were all deserved and sweaty. You can tell that he did it himself, in the best tradition of the "American dream" and of the self made man. Tragedy strikes when is still in diapers: three months after his birth his father dies in a car accident. After four years of solitude Sabrina marries Roger Clinton, from which William takes its name. Crosses the threshold of the White House on 22 July 1963, when still has not completed seventeen years. Promising young saxophone student Hope, pleasure, is visiting Washington with Boys Nation, an organization that aims to stimulate the spirit of American youth. During a visit to the Rose Garden meets President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and is among the few in the group who manage to shake his hand.
From that moment, according to a legend splash of a vein of romance, Bill Clinton acknowledges his destiny. In 1976 he was elected Arkansas Attorney and two years later he became the youngest Governor of the United States, always in the State that gave him birth. During his tenure, points to the improvement of public education and the construction of major public works. The eldest was born February 27, 1980 Chelsea Victoria Clinton House. On expiry of his tenure Government intends to voters, but lost the race against Republican Frank White. Clinton did not give up and subsequent elections in Arkansas I found candidate. Was reelected in 1982 — holds the Office until 1992. Once again its main goal as Governor is to improve the quality of education in the State. Raise wages to teachers, encourages parents to participate in their children's education.
In the autumn of 1991 Bill Clinton became convinced that the country needs someone with views and new programs and thinks he is the right man. Brings his message to the nation going door to door, talking to all the people he meets and appearing in many television talk shows. The Democrats decide to endorse his candidacy and he chose Senator Al Gore of Tennessee as vice President. Together they turn the coach America to meet people and hear their grievances, their proposals and their hopes for the future. Not surprisingly, "people first" will become the slogan of their campaign. The November 3, 1992 Bill Clinton becomes the 42nd President of the United States, beating George Bush sr. For the first time in twelve years, the White House and Congress are controlled by the same party. In 1996 the Clinton-Gore team shows up for reelection and the November 5, 1996 Americans affirm their confidence. But the scandals Sexigate Whiterwater before and after, are upon us. It is especially the relationship with intern Monica Lewinsky to shake his presidency, even though Clinton will use all means to divert the attention of public opinion on matters more "high". In domestic policy focuses the efforts of the Administration in improving the quality of life and in an attempt to create new jobs.
Gets Congressional approval on a massive deficit reduction plan; Vara a tax cut for small business owners and the working classes in difficulty. Promotes Family and Medical Leave Act that aims to protect the work of parents with sick children, a school reform, a new plan for healthcare and a huge programme against crime and violence. Also initialled an agreement on the abolition of barriers to trade with Mexico. Its foreign policy is America the "gendarme of the world". Supports an aid programme for Russia, welcomes European requests for an American intervention in Bosnia. While trying to create a Middle East peace agreement is an objective pursued until the last days of his tenure. In the latter part of his term Clinton has devoted himself to the presidential campaign of his Vice President Al Gore, then defeated by Republican George w. Bush's measure, and that of wife Hillary, who was elected State Senator from New York.
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